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Briare Châtillon Airfield

Briare, Loiret, France

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Briare Châtillon Airfield

Briare, Loiret, France
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Small general aviation airfield in the Loire Valley region.

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Briare, France
Briare Châtillon Airfield (ICAO: LFEI) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Briare, in the Loiret department of north-central France. It serves private pilots, light aircraft operations, and local flying clubs in the Loire Valley area. The airfield does not handle scheduled commercial passenger services and has no IATA code assigned. It is typical of the many small regional aerodromes scattered across rural France, supporting recreational aviation and training activities. The surrounding region is known for its scenic Loire Valley landscape, and the airfield provides a base for aerial sightseeing and private travel in the area.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is LFEI; no IATA code is assigned.
  • ›Located near Briare in the Loiret department of France.
  • ›Serves general aviation, private pilots, and flying clubs.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Situated in the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape region.
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A quiet Loire Valley airfield where pilots find peaceful skies

Briare Châtillon Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Briare in the Loiret department of north-central France. Serving private pilots and light aircraft enthusiasts, it sits amid the gentle landscapes of the Loire Valley region. The airfield plays a modest local role supporting recreational flying, aero clubs, and small private operations.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A basic single facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and aero club activities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or personal vehicle pickup
  • Taxi from Briare town centre
  • Rental car arrangements via local providers in Briare or Gien
Nearby Hotels
  • Hôtel de la Loire, Briare
  • Auberge du Pont-Canal, Briare
  • Ibis Gien (approximately 15 km away)
Dining

On-site catering at the airfield is minimal or non-existent, typical of small French aerodromes. Pilots and visitors are advised to head into Briare town centre, where local brasseries and restaurants offer classic French regional cuisine. The nearby Canal de Briare area has pleasant riverside dining options worth exploring.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm airfield operating hours in advance as it may be unattended outside aero club activity periods.
  • Fuel availability is limited — verify AVGAS or MOGAS supply before arrival.
  • The Pont-Canal de Briare, a historic navigable aqueduct, is a worthwhile nearby attraction.
  • French VFR procedures apply — ensure FFVV or appropriate club coordination if using aero club facilities.

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